If you’re always on the lookout for the latest and greatest in product lifecycle management, you’ll want to pull up a chair because the Oracle PLM 26A release is here, and it’s packed with game-changing Redwood features you don’t want to miss.
Here’s our countdown of the top 5 PLM 26A updates, perfect for maximizing efficiency, boosting data integrity, and giving your teams the modern user experience they deserve.
1. Redwood Catalog Creation & Editing: Organizing, Simplified
Let’s face it, managing product catalogs used to be a hassle. But with the new Redwood-powered experience, catalog and category hierarchies are a breeze to create and edit. Think intuitive interfaces, streamlined workflows, and instant sync across Oracle SCM. Your product data stays tidy, consistent, and totally ready for business growth.
2. Component Replacement AI Assistant: Smart Change, Low Complexity
Here’s where things get futuristic. The new AI-powered Component Replacement Assistant is every engineer’s dream: it spots parts that need swapping, suggests supply-friendly alternatives (hello, resilience!), and even auto-creates change orders with stakeholder alerts. Compliance, continuity, and cleverness all wrapped into one intelligent feature.
3. Redwood Supplier Portal: Collaboration with a Capital “C”
Onboarding suppliers just got a major upgrade. The Redwood Supplier Portal means suppliers upload product data and assets themselves, securely and easily. Built-in validation rules and real-time collaboration save time and keep you in control. Result? Products hit the market faster, and supplier relationships get a whole lot stronger.
4. Import Maps: Data Onboarding Made Effortless
No more manual data headaches. With Redwood Import Maps, bringing in product data from outside systems is now grab-and-go. Create, reuse, and manage mappings for ultimate consistency and lightning-fast onboarding. Your data experts will thank you, and so will your compliance team.
5. Bill of Materials (BOM) Summary View & Filtering: See the Full Picture Instantly
Forget about wrestling with spreadsheets. The enhanced BOM summary view gives you a crystal-clear, multi-level snapshot of parts and quantities, with robust filters for risks, completeness, and compliance. Drill and track every part of the product cycle, right inside Oracle PLM. Data visibility just leveled up.
Ready to learn more?
Oracle Product Lifecycle Management 26A isn’t just an update: it’s a productivity revolution. From streamlined catalog management to AI-powered component replacement, these top 5 features will transform how you manage products, collaborate, and stay ahead in today’s fast-changing market.
Curious to learn more? Dive into the full details on the Oracle PLM Release Readiness page and get ready to unlock the future of product innovation.